Thread: The Importance of Using the Right Data

Originally Posted by NZ_noddy

Much of 'the more current load data is heavily influenced by the "cover your arse" mentality of the companies' legal departments
and are often very safe but also quite a way from any "max" loading pressure. I'm in no way suggesting you disregard the data but
often safe loads and nodes are found above book data - you just need to take the appropriate care and attention.

Maybe but I often "analyse" loads posted on here with Q/L or GRT to try and get an approximation of the possible pressures they are running. Quite a few people are running loads that are probably well over 65,000 psi and some I'd say are in excess of 70,000psi. All fine and dandy with high quality, reliable components and good rifles but if one liitle thing fails, or some less well informed person tries the load then it may not end so well. You'd better be bloody sure you know what you are doing running any mechanical device over well established safety limits. Old pilots ( @grandpamac ) got old by knowing a thing or two about limits